Copeland Road, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 9JJ
Although potential new starters can’t visit school at the moment, they can watch the video that we created and give us a ring for further information about our school. We understand that applying for a place in a new school can be a difficult decision to make and want to support parents with this in any way we can.
As part of the ongoing situation with COVID-19 all schools must have plans in place should a ‘bubble’ need to self-isolate at home. Our remote learning offer consists of a balance of online ‘live’ teaching, online based and downloadable activities.
Please go to the Curriculum Tab and click Remote Learning for further information.
https://www.copelandroad.durham.sch.uk/our-curriculum/remote-learning/
Every year we celebrate Harvest and although it will be different this year, we still intend to do everything we can to celebrate Harvest in school, support elderly people in our community and provide provisions to our school food bank at The Well.
Thank you for your continued support.
The children created some fantastic displays for the hall this term, the theme was Gem Power and how the children could demonstrate learning powers visually.
We use the ‘Gem Project’ which was introduced to our school by Dr Tom Robson. It centres around 6 gems, which link with learning powers. This project is designed to build on the work that we already do in school on building resilient, growth mindset, kind and independent learners. The different ‘Gems’ help the children to understand that no matter what they think their ability is, they can always improve.
Thank you to everyone who attended our musical celebration on Tuesday 17th December 2019, we were treated to songs sang by the school choir as well as Class 4 performing ‘Jingle Bells’ on the recorders. The whole school are extremely proud of their musical efforts as were the adults who came to watch.
Thank you to everyone who attended the adult and child art and craft morning, it was a huge success! The children had a fantastic morning creating Christmas cards and crackers, there were lot of smiles, paint and glitter!
Children from our school choir have been spreading a joyous message throughout the local area this December, with their beautiful singing. People old and young throughout the town have enjoyed listening to the children. Their performances have taken place at Barrington Lodge Care Home, Devonshire House Care Home, St Helen’s Care Home, The Well as well as Sainsbury’s. It has been a very busy time for the children but they have enjoyed every performance!
Well done to everyone in all classes for their hard work and dedication this year when practising for the Christmas Performances. The children have put in so much effort when learning their lines and also the songs. All of the costumes were fantastic and the children have made everyone proud!
Reception – Christmas Counts
Key Stage One – The Little Red Robin
Key Stage Two – Peter Pan
Children from Reception to Class 4 had an enjoyable morning watching Bishop Auckland College’s drama department perform Peter Pan. The children sang and danced along whilst watching Peter Pan and the Lost Boys battle with Captain Hook!
Monday 2nd December 2019 was an extra special day for staff and pupils both past and present. The school celebrated its 90th birthday with cake, balloons, school choir and lots of photographs from across the decades. Everyone had a fantastic afternoon reminiscing about their time at Copeland Road.
